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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 160.15 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 160.15 and 74.63 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 160.15 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/160.15 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 160.15 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 11,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,951.99/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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